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The early version of the method required more fossil material than a museum would reasonably sacrifice from such an important and irreplaceable specimen.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

He studied sweat ducts—healthy ones and his own—and discovered that in a CF specimen the sodium and the chloride that make up salt were not re-integrating after being processed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

He then contacted various specialists and formed a multidisciplinary group to study the specimen.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

Having access to a preserved specimen had also meant an opportunity to examine authentic animal hair in a controlled and ethical way, he said, without needing to disturb a live animal.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

During the first of his three years in prison, Perry had observed Willie-Jay from a distance, with interest but with apprehension; if one wished to be thought a tough specimen, intimacy with Willie-Jay seemed unwise.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

To solve the mystery, she joined forces with other researchers from around the world to investigate the family history of tiger cats, using DNA from living animals and museum specimens.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

"These cats are confusing because they look so similar and there are few specimens in museums, so even now we are still learning how to tell them apart as genetics reveal more species," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Thompson told The Times then that it was one of only three known specimens found in the area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

The mystery was resolved by studying specimens collected in Ecuador during the 19th century and preserved at the Natural History Museum in London.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

Again Peters asked him if he could send some people down to look at specimens of tissue from the monkeys.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston